BC Oostende Are Belgian Champions

10.06.2012

DOMESTIC LEAGUES

Ice-cold Matthew Lojeski made the title-clinching shot with 23 seconds on the clock in overtime in Game 5

BC Telenet Oostende's Matt Lojeski hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 23 seconds remaining in overtime and Dario Gjergia's team then held on to beat Spirou Charleroi in the deciding fifth game of the Belgian Ethias League finals.

After Lojeski, who had a team-high 18 points and 10 rebounds, put his team in the driving seat, Oostende caught a break with eight seconds remaining as Charleroi's Justin Hamilton missed two free-throws.

Oostende rebounded and celebrated a 75-74 win for the 13th league crown in club history.

It marked the first time a title decider had gone to overtime.

Oostende will now have an opportunity to play in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Qualifying Round and if they fail to reach the regular season of that competition, the team will have an automatic place in the Eurocup.